Broadband Acceleration Conference

Tearing down regulatory barriers—such as barriers to accessing utility poles, rights-of-way, and sites for wireless towers—is a cornerstone of the FCC’s strategy for bringing broadband to all Americans. Eliminating these roadblocks can accelerate investment that will expand the reach and robustness of broadband networks for all.

Speakers

• FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski
• Phil Weiser, Senior Advisor to the National Economic Council, Director for Technology and Innovation
• Peter Appel, Administrator, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department of Transportation
• Scott Blake Harris, General Counsel of the Department of Energy 
• Industry and local government officials

The conference was free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, those attending were asked to pre-register by submitting their name, title, organizational affiliation and contact information to broadband@fcc.gov. Questions during the event were sent to broadband@fcc.gov and on Twitter with the hashtag #broadbandnow.

Background Documents

• A National Strategy: The FCC's Broadband Acceleration Initiative
• Public Notice
• Advisory

Presentations

• Chairman Genachowki's Remarks 
• Lawrence Behr  
• Karen Flewharty 
• Mitsi Herrera 
• Matthew Hussey 
• Rochelle Jones 
• John Lenahan 
• Norine Luker 
• Shawn Ruben 
• Joe Sandri